#### Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 10th! As we enter the season of giving, we want to express deep gratitude for your ongoing support and belief in our mission. Your generosity empowers The Art Garage to be a powerful force for equity and accessibility in the arts. From now through December 10, we celebrate [Colorado Gives Day](https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/ArtGarage), the biggest giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation. We recognize there are many worthy programs seeking support, and we're so thankful that you've chosen The Art Garage. **This year, we are excited to share that generous donors provided a $20,000 matching gift which means YOUR donation will have DOUBLE THE IMPACT through December 10!** When you give to The Art Garage, you're not just supporting the arts—_you're transforming lives!_ Thanks to incredible community support, The Art Garage has achieved the following in 2024: 1. Increased arts accessibility by providing over $30,000 in scholarships for youth summer camps, adult visual arts instruction, and youth after-school/weekend classes 2. United our community through free art events and active participation in local festivals and arts programs 3. Enhanced community mental health by expanding programs in senior centers, after-school activities, LGBTQIA youth initiatives, and services for people with disabilities Your gift to The Art Garage, no matter how large or small, has a huge impact in making Denver an even better place to live and thrive! ## Donate [HERE](https://www.coloradogives.org/ArtGarage)! #### There are so many ways to help support The Art Garage and visual arts in your community! We have been so excited to see our adaptive visual arts programs grow to reach more of the Denver community over the last year and it is YOUR generosity that makes it possible! **Help us keep splattering, sculpting, and weaving the arts into our community by **[**donating today**](https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/ArtGarage)**! No gift is too small to make a difference!** If you would like more information about donations of any type or the programs offered by The Art Garage, please feel free to contact us at [info@artgaragedenver.com](mailto:info@artgaragedenver.com) or 303-377-2353. ##### Monetary Donations We need your support to fuel creativity in Denver! Monetary donations help The Art Garage reach more schools, families, and artists, offer more scholarships, create more partnerships with other organizations, provide more free art events, and create more sustainable jobs for artists in the Denver metro area. Donate to The Art Garage [HERE](https://www.coloradogives.org/ArtGarage/overview) to support arts education in our community and help us realize our mission of making the arts accessible for all. Cash can also be donated in-person at The Art Garage (6100 E 23rd Ave, Denver, 80207). Checks can be made out to "The Art Garage" and dropped off in person or via mail. **Scholarship Fund** (Donations via Colorado Gives, cash, or check can be specified to apply to our Scholarship Fund! You can also donate your tuition toward our Scholarship Fund if you are not able to attend a scheduled class!): * $57 Gives one child a 3-hour class when their school is not in session * $112 Gives one child a full-day of class when their school is not in session * $152 Gives one child a 4-week (2hrs/week) after school program * $285 Gives one child a week-long, half-day summer camp * $570 Gives one child a week-long, full-day summer camp ##### Digital Wishlists Support The Art Garage by donating toward needed items to help our studios and creativity flourish! You can contribute to our wishlist for large items like chairs, cabinets, and other materials that help our studio function [HERE](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BABAC2EA5F5C34-49009641-artgarage#/) or order books and every day supplies like paint, popsicle sticks, and glue from [our Amazon Wish List](https://a.co/2G7NAs2)! ##### Donating Materials The Art Garage is always accepting donations of art supplies!  **Please fill out** [THIS FORM ](https://forms.gle/kBGi1WgJKeuD7Lg8A) **if you have something you would like to donate and we will let you if we can accept it!** Check the form for a list of needed materials. Our space is limited and not all donations can be accepted. ###### **Kroger Community Rewards** Easily support The Art Garage by linking your Sooper Card to our nonprofit!  Every time you input your Sooper Card number at checkout, King Soopers will make a donation in support of The Art Garage at no additional cost to you! 1. [Log-in or create a new Kroger account](https://www.kingsoopers.com/signin) 2. Go to "My Account" (top right under profile icon) then "Community Rewards" (bottom left) 3. Search for "The Art Garage" or use our Organization Number: GA477 4. Questions? Contact us at [info@artgaragedenver.com](mailto:info@artgaragedenver.com) for assistance! ##### Donating Your Tax Refund You can donate all or part of your Colorado income tax return to The Art Garage by entering our ID number (20143022386) on the Voluntary Contributions Schedule! Learn more [HERE](https://tax.colorado.gov/donate-your-tax-refund-to-charity). #### The Art Garage team is so grateful for all of the support shown by our incredible community over the last decade as we have worked toward our mission to ensure the artistic process is fully accessible and inclusive. Thank you!